more stats
2.2 miles
Distance
387 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
386 ft
Altitude change
6,218 ft
Altitude min
6,218 ft
Altitude start
6,604 ft
Altitude end
3.3%
Grade
-5.2%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
151 ft
Distance down
702 ft
Distance flat

Big Arroyo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nambe Badlands
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #147971 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #230554 in Trail Running
    • #220967 in Hiking
    • #5795 in Horseback
    • #11070 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,170 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #1,812 in Trail Running
    • #1,908 in Hiking
    • #115 in Horseback
    • #125 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Sandy
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    Year round use.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

Great Arroyo to access several trails. Fun riding on wide tires. Two fences to cross along the way. Mostly easy to navigate.

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Faint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Arroyo located?
      Big Arroyo is located in Nambe Badlands, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Nambe Badlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.95085, -105.94993.
      ▼ How hard is Big Arroyo?
      Big Arroyo is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Arroyo?
      Big Arroyo has 387 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,218 ft to 6,604 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Arroyo a point to point trail?
      Big Arroyo is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is sandy.
      ▼ How long is Big Arroyo?
      Big Arroyo is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is sandy.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Arroyo?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Arroyo. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Arroyo?
      Big Arroyo is best visited during: Year round use..
      ▼ How do I access Big Arroyo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Arroyo are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Big Arroyo?
      Big Arroyo is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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